Junior Java Engineer

Description

Are you passionate about Java and eager to grow your skills as a Junior Java Engineer in a dynamic, cloud-focused environment? Join our international team of experienced developers and architects, where you’ll learn from senior engineers and mentors while contributing to the development and maintenance of modern cloud-based applications. We value transparency, autonomy, and continuous improvement, and we’re looking for a motivated self-starter ready to take ownership and grow within a Scrum team. This role offers a hybrid model, with 3 days per week working from the client's office in Kraków, Poland. Ready to launch your career in cloud engineering? Apply now and join our global team! Responsibilities Support the development, testing, and maintenance of backend services and microservices using Java Implement small features and bug fixes under the guidance of senior engineers Write clean, readable, maintainable, and well-tested code following team standards and best practices Participate in code reviews as a learner and apply received feedback Assist in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues together with the team Take part in Agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives) Communicate with stakeholders and team members to clarify requirements and implementation details Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing within the team Requirements 1+ years of experience in software development or strong junior-level hands-on practice Hands-on experience with Java Basic knowledge of object-oriented programming, RESTful APIs, Git/version control, and SQL Familiarity with unit testing (e.g. JUnit, Mockito) Understanding of the software development lifecycle (analysis, design, implementation, testing, support) English level B2 with readiness for client-facing communication Ability to self-manage tasks, prioritize work, and meet deadlines Nice to have Basic knowledge or initial experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Familiarity with Spring / Spring Boot Exposure to microservices architecture Experience or interest in Kotlin

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience in software development or strong junior-level hands-on practice

• Hands-on experience with Java

• Basic knowledge of object-oriented programming, RESTful APIs, Git/version control, and SQL

• Familiarity with unit testing (e.g. JUnit, Mockito)

• Understanding of the software development lifecycle (analysis, design, implementation, testing, support)

• English level B2 with readiness for client-facing communication

• Ability to self-manage tasks, prioritize work, and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Support the development, testing, and maintenance of backend services and microservices using Java

• Implement small features and bug fixes under the guidance of senior engineers

• Write clean, readable, maintainable, and well-tested code following team standards and best practices

• Participate in code reviews as a learner and apply received feedback

• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues together with the team

• Take part in Agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives)

• Communicate with stakeholders and team members to clarify requirements and implementation details

• Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing within the team

Seniority

• Junior

Nice to have

• Basic knowledge or initial experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

• Familiarity with Spring / Spring Boot

• Exposure to microservices architecture

• Experience or interest in Kotlin